Public can comment Thursday on Wenatchee’s pot-store ban

WENATCHEE — The Wenatchee City Council will hear public testimony on Thursday before voting whether to allow marijuana stores.

The council will consider deleting a requirement in its business license laws that require all businesses to comply with federal law. Because marijuana is not legal under federal law, city law prevents marijuana businesses from opening here.

Two weeks ago, the City Council asked Attorney Steve Smith to draft a rule change that would eliminate the federal requirement. The council is…

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